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Security Smarts: Your Digital Education

This page is designed to provide clear, actionable steps to bolster your digital defenses. We'll walk you through the essential process of changing your passwords effectively and setting up two-factor authentication (2FA), a simple yet powerful layer of security that can make all the difference in protecting your valuable information. Let's get smarter about security together!

How to change your Password

Changing your Google password is easy with the following steps.

  1. On a PC, Mac, iPad, or Chromebook, go to Google.com, and in the top right-hand corner of the screen, click the waffle (the eight dots).

  2. Choose Account.  You may be prompted to sign in.

  3. On the left menu, go to Security.

  4. In the center of the screen, under How you sign in to Google, select Password.

  5. When choosing a new password, be sure to include numbers, symbols, and capital letters.  Consider using a phrase rather than a random generation of letters.   
    For example: W3lcometothejungle?  yousayIonlyhearwhatIwantt0  lifeislikeaB0Xofchocolates

Changing your Windows password is even easier.  

  1. Log in on a Windows device.

  2. Press and hold the CTRL + ALT + DELETE keys.

  3. Type your current password and what you want to change it to.

  4. When choosing a new password, be sure to include numbers, symbols, and capital letters.  Consider using a phrase rather than a random generation of letters.   
    For example: W3lcometothejungle?  yousayIonlyhearwhatIwantt0  lifeislikeaB0Xofchocolates

 

Why is a Passphrase better?

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How to turn on 2FA

Beginning April 24th, all Millbury Public Schools employees must enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for their Google accounts.  

2FA, or multi-factor authentication, is a process that verifies your identity when you log into a system, such as your Google Account.  You prove that you are who you are by having physical access to a second trusted device, such as a cellphone. This is the same idea many companies (like banks) use when they email you to confirm your identity when you log into an account.  

Please follow the directions below to turn on 2FA.  

  1. On a PC, Mac, Chromebook, or smartphone, go to Google.com, and in the top right-hand corner of the screen, click the waffle (the eight dots).

  2. Choose Account, and on the menu, go to Security.

  3. In the center of the screen, under How you sign in to Google, select 2FA.

  4. Follow the prompts to add your phone number, or choose a trusted device to receive notifications.  

 

It is a good idea to connect your cellphone to the guest network to ensure you receive texts and notifications when you are in a poor cellular area.  You can also enable Wi-Fi calling on your phone to allow you to make phone calls when you are connected to our Wi-Fi in a poor cellular area.  For more information on how to enable Wi-Fi calling, click one of the links below. 

If you need additional assistance, you can watch this video walk-through or contact Technology Services.

 

More about 2FA

  • CISA: Cybersecurity for K-12 Teachers

    This page from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a treasure trove for K-12 educators. It provides access to curriculum, educational tools, professional development workshops, and other resources to help teachers incorporate cybersecurity into lesson plans and understand broader cyber concepts. It also links to important resources like SchoolSafety.gov and information on free cybersecurity services from CISA.

  • CoSN (Consortium for School Networking): K-12 Cybersecurity

    CoSN is a leading professional organization for school technology leaders. Their cybersecurity section offers resources aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, specifically adapted for K-12. This includes reports on cyber threat trends in K-12, professional development opportunities (online courses, workshops), and tools like the K-12 Community Vendor Assessment Tool (K12CVAT) to help assess the security of educational software.

  • Stop Think Connect: Keep Your Family Safe

    "Stop. Think. Connect." is a national public awareness campaign from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), designed to empower the American public to be safer and more secure online. The language is accessible and actionable, making it perfect for educators to share with parents or use themselves to improve their family's digital security.